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IDNR Added 35 Sites to List of Parks Reopening May 1st

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has added 35 additional sites to the list of state parks, recreation areas, fish and wildlife areas and trails reopening May 1.

This includes Lake Kinkaid, Lake Murphysboro State Park, Cave-in-Rock State Park and Cache River State Natural Area just to name a few. 

In all, 60 sites across the state are now open.

IDNR says the parks will be open from sunrise to sunset. All visitor centers, campgrounds, playgrounds, shelter reservations and concessions will remain closed.

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